Mmathete, Botswana experiences average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 3.1°C (5.6°F) across the available records.
Mmathete, Botswana Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mmathete, Botswana. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.3/10
Best: March, April, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 27°C / 13°C
Feels Like 26°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 40 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 49%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
31°C
November
Avg Low17°C
Rain9days
Coldest Month
5°C
July
Avg High21°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High21°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
October (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:04
Daylight 10.6h
Sunset 17:38
Live conditions—
Mmathete on the map · live conditions
Mmathete, Botswana
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Botswana
- City
- Mmathete
- Population
- 5.4K
- Coordinates
- -25.32°, 25.27°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 30°C / 19°C . Feb: 29°C / 19°C . Mar: 28°C / 17°C . Apr: 25°C / 13°C . May: 23°C / 9°C . Jun: 21°C / 6°C . Jul: 21°C / 5°C . Aug: 25°C / 8°C . Sep: 29°C / 13°C . Oct: 31°C / 15°C . Nov: 31°C / 17°C . Dec: 31°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 72 mm. Feb: 107 mm. Mar: 51 mm. Apr: 49 mm. May: 8 mm. Jun: 4 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 2 mm. Oct: 31 mm. Nov: 57 mm. Dec: 91 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 57%. Feb: 62%. Mar: 59%. Apr: 61%. May: 52%. Jun: 49%. Jul: 43%. Aug: 35%. Sep: 30%. Oct: 36%. Nov: 46%. Dec: 55%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 22 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 21 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 12h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 3.1°C (5.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 30 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 29°C | Nov · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 5°C | Jul · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 279 mm | Feb · 107 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 23 km/h | Oct · 22 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Excellent June
Fair July
Fair August
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 19°C | 11days (72 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 19°C | 12days (107 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March best | 28°C / 17°C | 29°C / 16°C | 8days (51 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 13°C | 25°C / 12°C | 6days (49 mm) Good | 9.9h Good | 61% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 23°C / 9°C | 21°C / 6°C | 1days (8 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 52% Moderate | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 21°C / 6°C | 17°C / 2°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 49% Moderate | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 21°C / 5°C | 17°C / 1°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 43% Moderate | 5.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 25°C / 8°C | 21°C / 4°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 13°C | 26°C / 9°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 31°C / 15°C | 29°C / 12°C | 5days (31 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 31°C / 17°C | 30°C / 15°C | 9days (57 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 9.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 31°C / 19°C | 31°C / 18°C | 14days (91 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mmathete are March, April, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mmathete, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mmathete is November, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mmathete is July, with average overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mmathete is February, averaging 107mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mmathete runs through December, February, January, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Mmathete.
Mmathete receives approximately 127 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Mmathete.
The least favorable months to visit Mmathete are June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider March, April, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Mmathete is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mmathete is 49%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Mmathete rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 1 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Mmathete are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Mmathete averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 28%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Mmathete is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mmathete has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Mmathete ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Mmathete, with a climate score of 6.4/10. Consider visiting during March, April, September, October instead for better conditions.
For June in Mmathete, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 21°C (69°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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